Dietary Aide - Day Shift

Glacial Ridge Hospital District•Glenwood, MN

13h•$19 - $24

About The Position

Good food matters—and so do the people who help prepare it. Glacial Ridge Health System is hiring a part-time Dietary Aide to support our food service team during daytime hours. This role plays an important part in creating meals that support healing, comfort, and overall well-being for patients, staff, and visitors. You don’t need prior food service experience! A strong work ethic, reliability, and a willingness to learn are the most important qualifications. Responsibilities include assisting cooks with meal preparation and service, washing dishes, and completing routine cleaning tasks to keep the kitchen running smoothly. This position is part-time with weekday daytime hours, plus every other weekend, and every 3rd holiday.

Requirements

Kitchen experience is desirable, but not required.
Ability to read and communicate effectively.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Basic computer knowledge.
Decision-making and problem-solving.
Team building.
Able to make simple calculations.
Able to follow written and verbal directions.
Able to organize work to meet service time schedules.
Able to learn the restrictions of various diets as stated in the dietary manual.
Must adhere to HIPAA confidentiality standards.
Must adhere to the Keys to Heartfelt Care.
Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

Help the Cook with meal preparation.
Prepare any items needed for the next day.
Help serve hot food to employees after patient trays have been sent to the Nursing Floor.
Help prepare special meals needed for meetings.
Prepare portions and serve foods and beverages on the trays.
Strip, wash and return dishes to proper area.
Perform cleaning duties according to posted cleaning schedule.
Mop floors in kitchen.
Check and stock all supplies.